According to Ashley C. Ford, "Monuments are about learning and remembering what happened here, or at least at their best, that's what they're meant to do." This embodies the purpose of memorials as educational tools that help us connect to history.
Ford expresses a personal connection to memorials, stating, "I think that talking about monuments, memorials, the landmarks that we pay attention to, helps us tell our own story in this country." This emphasizes the role of memorials in shaping cultural narratives.
She reflects on her childhood curiosity, saying, "I have always found monuments and memorials to be so fun and curiosity inducing. As a kid, I would run to every plaque... especially if I could touch it." This highlights the innate human connection to physical reminders of history.
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